Join us for a special church service Sunday, Dec. 2 for our church’s annual Hanging of the Greens!

That morning, we as a church will participate in decorating the stage in the gym for the Christmas season. Children and youth will be invited to come up at certain times to trim the trees, light the lights, hang bows and other elements to prepare us for Christmas.

This is a Sunday you and your family, from the youngest to the oldest, won’t want to miss!

This fall, you are invited to make a difference in the life of a child by packing a shoebox with Operation Christmas Child!

Shoebox Collection Week is Nov. 12-19, and you can drop your boxes off at First Baptist Church in Mountain View.

The world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child, uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, and other crises in more than 150 countries and territories. This nondenominational ministry is part of Samaritan’s Purse, led by Franklin Graham. For more on this mission endeavor, visit www.samaritanspurse.com/occ.

When you pack a simple shoebox, you will impact a child for eternity! This is a great project for your family, community group or organization, Sunday School class and church! Fill the shoebox (which can be wrapped with the lid separate) with small toys, crayons and other school supplies, hygiene products and a special “wow” gift like a doll, stuffed animal, soccer ball or outfit. For gift ideas and how to pack for certain age groups (2-4, 5-9, 10-14 for boys and girls), visit www.samaritanspurse.com/occ or visit the local Facebook event page “Operation Christmas Child – Mountain View Shoebox Drop Off”.

First Baptist Church of Mountain View is located on Highway 60 in Mountain View, right across from Sonic, at 409 West US Highway 60. For questions about Operation Christmas Child, how you and your organization or church can get involved, or about the Community Drop-Off Center, please contact Center Coordinator, Carole Clapp, at (417) 204-9367.